Family and Medical Leave Legislation (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised March 28, 1997 |
| Report Number |
IB86132 |
| Authors |
Leslie W. Gladstone, Government Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
Those favoring the establishment of parental and temporary medical disability leave benefits cite the need to accommodate far-reaching changes in the family and the workforce. Proponents argue that, although some state require maternity of family-related leave benefits voluntarily, a national standard is necessary so that a worker's access to leave will be less dependent on such factors as geographic location, industry, or company size. They further note that where leave benefits are not the same for all workers disabled for nonoccupational medical reasons, women may be disadvantaged in the workplace because they may be viewed by employers as potentially more expensive employees.
